Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
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"An irresistibly addictive tour of the human condition."--Kirkus, starred review
"Rarely have I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-loud funny and utterly absorbing."--Katie Couric
"This is a daring, delightful, and transformative book."--Arianna Huffington, Founder, Huffington Post and Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
"Wise, warm, smart, and funny. You must read this book."--Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet
From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world--where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she).
One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.
As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her patients' lives -- a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday if nothing gets better, and a twenty-something who can't stop hooking up with the wrong guys -- she finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to Wendell.
With startling wisdom and humor, Gottlieb invites us into her world as both clinician and patient, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.
In "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", Lori Gottlieb, a therapist, offers a deeply personal and insightful narrative about the intricacies of human relationships and the challenges of navigating life's complexities. Through the interwoven stories of her patients and her own struggles, Gottlieb explores the nuances of therapy and the power of vulnerability and connection.
In this captivating and thought-provoking book, Gottlieb delves into the lives of her diverse patients, including a couple grappling with infidelity, an artist grappling with creative blocks, a young woman struggling with body image issues, and a man wrestling with grief and loss. As she guides them through their journeys, Gottlieb grapples with her own personal struggles, including her complicated relationship with her therapist, Wendell.
With honesty and humor, Gottlieb shares her own experiences as a patient, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process and the challenges and triumphs that come with seeking help. Through her introspective reflections, Gottlieb ponders the nature of human connection, the search for meaning and fulfillment, and the complexities of the human psyche.
"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" transcends the typical self-help genre by offering a unique blend of memoir, therapy insights, and philosophical musings. Gottlieb's writing style is engaging and accessible, inviting readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection alongside her and her patients. With warmth, empathy, and humor, Gottlieb illuminates the universal human experiences of love, loss, heartache, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Overall, "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. Through the interwoven stories of her patients and her own struggles, Lori Gottlieb provides valuable insights into the power of therapy, the importance of connection, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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